25. Nic Batum

Admittedly, this is probably too premature to have Nic Batum on this list. He has only been on this team for five years and has only been a focal point of the offense for two.

But Batum's mix of size, athleticism and skill make him one of the more intriguing players on the roster.

The key for Batum will be whether or not he wants to be great. He has the skill set to become a poor man's Scottie Pippen but he has to make sure he doesn't focus too much on the "poor" part of that expression.

For his career, Batum is averaging just over 11 points per game but this past season he took a major step forward in his development. For the first time, he averaged better than four assists per game to go along with nearly six boards and 14 points.

23. Dave Twardzik

Dave Twardzik was another one of those perfect-fit players that made the 1977 team so special.

Nicknamed "Pinball" for the way he seemed to bounce around everywhere on the court, Twardzik didn't have impressive numbers but he was a fan favorite because of his ability to disrupt on defense and knock down crucial shots on offense.

Twardzik played only four seasons in Portland but was instrumental in helping the team win it all.

20. Damon Stoudamire

Damon Stoudamire should probably be higher on this list but he was dropped in my opinion because of his involvement with the Jail Blazers era of Portland basketball.

On the court, Stoudamire was lightning quick with solid point guard instincts and the ability to set up teammates.

He was certainly more of a scoring point guard and many of his best years were behind him once he made it to Portland. But he did preside over an era of excellent play on the court, albeit bad behavior off it.

16. Kiki Vandeweghe

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Kiki Vandeweghe is a player I feel often is unfairly overlooked by those that follow the game.

Part of that is because of the era in which he played. The Lakers and Celtics and even Bulls and Pistons dominated the 1980s and their superstar players forced stars that weren't on elite teams deep into the periphery.

Vandeweghe was one of those stars.

One of the worst defenders in the league, Vandeweghe preferred to concentrate almost entirely on offense.

He was an excellent shooter and showed a surprising ability to create his own shot.

His best season as a pro in Portland was in 1987. He averaged an incredible 26.9 points per game while knocking down an absurd 48 percent of his threes.

15. Zach Randolph

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Zach Randolph in a lot of ways could have been the ultimate success story.

A relatively high first round pick at No. 19 overall, Randolph started out slowly. He averaged only two points per game as a rookie on a very stacked Blazers front line and only slightly improved in his second season.

But by his third year he had figured it out, averaging better than 20 points per game to go along with better than 10 boards.

Never someone that played above the rim, Randolph imposed his will near the basket with a sweet lefty hook and the strength to get his shot off against anyone.

Sadly, Randolph's exploits are tarnished by his association with the "Jail Blazers" teams of that era and he ultimately left town in shame.

13. Lionel Hollins

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Lionel Hollins may seem like an odd choice to some to be included just outside of the top 15 Blazers of all-time, but for those that can recall the title the Blazers won in the 1970s, he will always be a legend.

Known as a pesky defender and an excellent passer, Hollins also was a very solid scorer, especially in his ability to hit mid-range jumpers.

He only played a little over four seasons with Portland but he did help win a title and he also was a class act for the Blazers.

For that title team, he was the catalyst that helped free things up for Bill Walton down low.